Date of Defense
4-21-2004
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Scott Gaynor
Second Advisor
Dr. Ric Underhile
Abstract
This study explores ratings from females and males on two different scales of body size images. It also compares the method often used in body image research (Figure Rating Scale; FRS) with a Picture Rating Scale (PRS) developed for this investigation. Findings reveal that females rate their current body size to be significantly higher than their ideal body size. They also rate the size they think men find most attractive significantly high that what men actual rate as attractive. These finding were consistent on both the FRS and PRS, with the PRS possibly detecting smaller discrepancies in responding.
Recommended Citation
Giffin, Abby, "Current Vs. Ideal Body Image Perceptions of Undergraduate Students" (2004). Honors Theses. 1040.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1040
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only